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2026/27 Official MHCLG Billing Data
Hull City Council • ONS LAD E06000010
Below England averageRank #244 of 296 (England)

Kingston upon Hull, City of Council Tax 2026/2027

Official municipal billing authority: Hull City Council (Unitary Authority) in Yorkshire and The Humber, England. Administering 9 postcode districts under Council Tax (England Statutory 1991 Valuation).

Band D Base Annual£2,295.04100% Consistent Base
YoY Annual Increase+4.99%+£109.08 vs 2025/26
Regional Rank (Yorkshire and The Humber)#11 of 14In Yorkshire and The Humber
Postcodes Monitored9Postcode Districts

Statutory Tariff Table: Kingston upon Hull, City of

Full annual fees and discounted rates applicable across all 9 outcodes in this authority.

10 & 12 Monthly Direct Debit
Valuation BandFull Annual (£)10-Mo Direct DebitSingle Person (-25%)Single 10-Mo
Band A
£1,530.03£153.00/mo£1,147.52£114.75/mo
Band B
£1,785.03£178.50/mo£1,338.77£133.88/mo
Band C
£2,040.04£204.00/mo£1,530.03£153.00/mo
Band DBenchmark
£2,295.04£229.50/mo£1,721.28£172.13/mo
Band E
£2,805.05£280.51/mo£2,103.79£210.38/mo
Band F
£3,315.06£331.51/mo£2,486.30£248.63/mo
Band G
£3,825.07£382.51/mo£2,868.80£286.88/mo
Band H
£4,590.08£459.01/mo£3,442.56£344.26/mo

2026/27 Statistical Rank & Regional Benchmark

Deterministic mathematical comparisons against statutory England benchmarks and regional council tax league averages.

Fiscal Year 2026/2027
1. Benchmark & Regional Delta-£96.96vs England average Band D (£2,392)

Kingston upon Hull, City of Band D is -4.1% lower than the statutory England benchmark. Cumulative 5-year difference: -£484.80.

Regional mean in Yorkshire and The Humber: £2377.64 (-£82.60).
2. England StandingRank #244 of 296 in EnglandTop 18% lowest Band D in England

Within Yorkshire and The Humber, Kingston upon Hull, City of ranks #11 of 14 billing authorities for Band D charges.

Nation Percentile: 18th percentile in England.
3. Direct Debit Installment Options£229.50 / 10 mosor £191.25 / 12 months

Switching from the default 10-installment plan to the statutory 12-month schedule lowers your monthly bill by £38.25 / month, spreading cash outflows across February and March.

Local authorities are legally required to grant 12-month billing upon written or online request.

Nearby Authorities in Yorkshire and The Humber: Cheaper vs Pricier Alternatives

Cheaper Neighbouring Councils in Yorkshire and The Humber:
York
Save £7.89/yrBand D: £2287.15 (-0.3%)
Leeds
Save £11.31/yrBand D: £2283.73 (-0.5%)
Doncaster
Save £127.29/yrBand D: £2167.75 (-5.5%)
Higher-Tariff Neighbouring Councils in Yorkshire and The Humber:
Wakefield
+£1.85/yrBand D: £2296.89 (+0.1%)
North Lincolnshire
+£53.42/yrBand D: £2348.46 (+2.3%)
Bradford
+£65.69/yrBand D: £2360.73 (+2.9%)

Who Sets Your Bill: Precepting Authority Structure

Statutory breakdown structure for Council Tax levied across Kingston upon Hull, City of (Hull City Council).

Statutory Local Tiers

Unitary / Metropolitan Council Precept Structure

As an all-purpose unitary authority, Hull City Council sets the primary proportion of your bill, combining core civic services with the Adult Social Care precept.

  • Unitary Council Services: Education, social services, waste collection, housing, and planning.
  • Police Precept: Levied by the regional Police & Crime Commissioner.
  • Fire & Rescue Precept: Levied by the Combined Fire Authority.
  • Mayoral Precept: Combined authority precept where applicable.
Official Bill Verification: Exact statutory line-by-line pound allocations are itemised on your annual Council Tax Demand Notice issued each March. For specific budget schedules, consult Hull City Council's official 2026/27 council tax resolution.